Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disability and sterility were denied as the examinations scheduled in conjunction with these claims were cancelled without good cause.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The appellant asserts that the Veteran was exposed to chemicals during service and this exposure caused respiratory disorders, which led to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an examination to determine if the Veteran's current facial condition, including paresthesia, is related to his in-service dental extraction.

The Board denied service connection for proctitis and found that the reduction of the Veteran's evaluation for service-connected adjustment disorder from 70% to 50% was improper, restoring the 70% rating effective February 1, 2018. The Board also denied an earlier effective date for a 70% evaluation for service-connected adjustment disorder and TDIU due to unemployability.,The Veteran's entitlement to TDIU was granted as of February 21, 2013, based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder of the bilateral hands, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and his in-service exposure to yellowcake uranium. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI characterized by symptoms of a skin disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for death pension benefits based on helpless child status, finding that he was not permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for mesothelioma, finding that his exposure to asbestos during active duty service is related to his current condition.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for emergency treatment of a fractured tooth were granted as the condition was considered an emergent situation and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's lung condition, including chronic cough and pulmonary nodules, is remanded for further examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its interdependence with the service connection issue.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for acquired peripheral telangiectasis (a skin condition) is being remanded due to the need for a more current examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for her service-connected 5th and 7th cranial nerve disabilities have been denied. The evidence did not show that the disabilities were more than moderate in severity.

The Board has decided that the appellant needs to provide evidence of expenses paid for her mother's last sickness in order to be reimbursed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete STRs, lack of a VA examination, and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to potential applicability of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, which may affect her eligibility. The claim will be returned to the RO after issuance of a Statement of the Case.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 18, 2013 for the award of non-service connected pension benefits. The Veteran submitted her original claim on that date.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and there is no evidence linking his death to exposure to herbicides during service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.

The Veteran's right leg disability is not service-connected due to the surgery being a direct result of his military service, and there was no fault on VA's part.

The Board has granted service connection for myasthenia gravis, finding that the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam is presumed and linked to his current condition.